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Nature's Companion (Added)
Type of Feat: general (available every three level-ups)
Prerequisite: charisma 13+, ranger/druid 1
Specifics: A character with this feat is adept at bonding with creatures, gaining a +3 animal empathy bonus to animal empathy checks while they do not have an animal companion.
Additionally, a ranger with this feat is able to bond with a creature that is equal to their ranger levels in hit dice, instead of half their ranger levels rounded down.
Use: automatic.